Charles Dickens not only wrote some of the most famous stories in the English language, but was also a fascinating man himself. Did you know that he actually owned a pet raven that inspired Edgar Allan Poe to write his famous poem? In this book, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over one hundred amazing such facts, covering subjects such as Dickens' literary career, his famous works, his characters and much more. So whether you're studying Charles Dickens for a project, or are simply interested in finding out more about the greatest author of the Victorian age, this is the perfect book for you.